Hold'em VS. Blackjack

[PizzaBoyPetey]

Assume that I'm new to Poker, and I'm new to card-counting. How will my time be better spent? Devoted to card-counting or poker? Note that I realize that neither is easy to do well. Am I right in assuming card-counting is easier? I also realize that poker is likely more fun in the long run. Also consider the short run: Which will be profitable quicker? Also consider online play as a factor; I don't live in LV but I go there a few times a year.. thanks for your input